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Swiss Watch Exports Drop in May After Tariff Surge: What’s Next for the Industry?

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The Volatile Trend of Swiss Watch Exports in 2025   Swiss watch exports have been on a wild ride in 2025. After experiencing an unexpected surge in April, the industry saw a dramatic decline of 9.5% in May. Exports totaled CHF 2.1 billion in May, indicating a sharp market correction following a sharp spike the month before. This volatility is not just a result of fluctuating consumer demand but largely due to shifting trade policies, particularly the anticipated tariffs from the United States, and broader economic uncertainties. The Roller Coaster of Swiss Watch Exports in 2025 Swiss watch exports have been on a wild ride in 2025. After experiencing an unexpected surge in April, the industry saw a dramatic decline of 9.5% in May. Exports totaled CHF 2.1 billion in May, indicating a sharp market correction following a sharp spike the month before. This volatility is not just a result of fluctuating consumer demand but largely due to shifting trade policies, particularly the a...

How U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape the Watch Market: The Impending Price Surge and Market Shifts

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How U.S. Tariff Changes Are Reshaping the Luxury Watch Industry in 2025 The Changing Landscape of U.S. Tariffs: An Overview   Tariffs—those taxes imposed on imported goods—are not just a political maneuver but have real-world consequences on industries, markets, and the consumer. As of 2025, U.S. tariffs on Swiss luxury watches have taken center stage, disrupting the finely tuned world of horology. For decades, luxury Swiss timepieces have been synonymous with craftsmanship and exclusivity. But now, these iconic brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet face the sharp sting of a 31% tariff on top of the existing 10% universal tariff on foreign goods. Why does this matter? Because for luxury watchmakers, the U.S. has long been the largest market for high-end timepieces. According to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry , Swiss watch exports to the U.S. accounted for more than $4 billion in 2024, twice as much as its second-largest market, China. With tariffs...